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Christy Nord ([info]geokinetical) wrote in [info]valarnet,
@ 2020-04-19 00:14:00

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Entry tags:alexis rose, blossom, christy nord (petra), kitty pryde (shadowcat), magnus chase, nathaniel (john mandrake), paul rovia (jesus)

After an 80hr bus trip and three changes I am vowing to learn to drive and never travel via greyhound again. Now I've been able to put my stuff in the closet, sleep and eat something that's not greyhound station food I'm feeling slightly more human.

What's up OC? I'm Christy.


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[info]blossomed
2020-04-18 11:52 pm UTC (link)
Welcome to Orange County!!!

That sounds like a horrible length of time to be on a greyhound. Did you at least have a nice scenic drive?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-18 11:57 pm UTC (link)
Thanks :)

God, it was the worst. We barely stopped, except to stretch our legs on the mandated breaks or to switch coaches. I'm never doing it again. The drive was pretty nice but I got car sick - or coach sick? - so the latter half was just me listening to my iPod and hoping the nausea would pass.

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-19 12:04 am UTC (link)
That must've been the most cramped ever! I think you might've had more room, and been quicker, if you mailed yourself in a crate.

Travel sickness is the worst. I hope you're feeling better now. At least there's lots of space and fresh air around here?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 12:07 am UTC (link)
Provided I didn't get lost by UPS, which might have been a very real risk. But yeah, provided I'm still broke by the time I'm done in OC I'll just George-of-the-Jungle myself to the next place I decide to go.

I am, thanks. Don't really wanna use a bus any time soon.

I've not gone far from my motel, to be honest, I am only feeling slightly more human, not sure I'm fit for public consumption yet.

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-19 12:50 am UTC (link)
But then wouldn't it just be an adventure? Maybe an unscheduled one, but still. That's another downside to travel, it's so expensive.

The good thing is that walking around here isn't too bad. It's nice and there's usually close by places to rest.

Maybe a few more days, a good night or two rest. Plenty of sunshine! The sun always helps!

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:00 am UTC (link)
True, do you think I'd be able to make a claim to get my own postage back if I ended up in Alaska?

I'm looking forward to trying some of the foody places here. It's totally different to where I lived before.

I need to get some sunscreen before I spend too much time outside otherwise I'll fry.

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-19 01:46 am UTC (link)
Absolutely! You'd have proof of the entire journey. Although I think Alaska is lovely and you'd end up liking it maybe?

Where was that? If you like seafood, the closer you get to the pier, the better it is.

It's very important! I forgot my first week here and wow, that was terrible!

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:19 pm UTC (link)
I've never been, actually. I mean, I travelled a lot but it wasn't really a sightseeing kinda thing.

Oh, I've been all over. I lived outside OC for a while but I was last in New York. Gotta admit, I've not tried much seafood other than fish. Anything you suggest I should try?

I don't want to get sunburned :/ So, I guess I better go to CVS.

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-19 02:27 pm UTC (link)
I've stopped there twice on a trip with family, so it wasn't a long visit but it's so nice.

This has got to be a huge change from New York though. There's some awesome sushi places, and they do a good taster dish for people new to sushi, and there's a lovely place in Newport Beach with so many fresh dishes. They have the best shrimp cocktail.

Yes, you defo should! And slowly work putting on sunscreen into your daily routine :)

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 08:17 am UTC (link)
Well, I lived outside of OC for a couple of years in a group home big house but we didn't really do outings as such. Sounds expensive like I should check it out, thanks :)

Haha, yeah. I'll go to CVS now. I'm Christy, btw.

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-22 11:52 am UTC (link)
Well, if you ever want a tour or just to see some sights, I'm Blossom. :) I sometimes forget to introduce myself.

You can give me a call or text if you wanna, [number]. I know being new around these parts can be hard sometimes.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 04:18 pm UTC (link)
Nice to meet you, Blossom. That's such a pretty name!

Thanks, I'm getting a phone tomorrow so I'll text you?

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[info]blossomed
2020-04-22 04:44 pm UTC (link)
Aw, thanks.

Please do! Any time. :)

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[info]friendscallme
2020-04-19 03:52 am UTC (link)
80 hours? Where were you traveling from?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:01 pm UTC (link)
The east coast. I left from New York.

0/10 would not recommend.

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[info]friendscallme
2020-04-22 03:35 am UTC (link)
I honestly didn't realize that it would take that long to get across country by bus.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 08:18 am UTC (link)
It's a big country. I'm not a huge fan of flying, plus it's more expensive, so greyhound it was.

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[info]friendscallme
2020-04-26 05:57 am UTC (link)
It definitely is. That's understandable; flying isn't for everyone. So, what made you decide to move across country?

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[info]shadowcat
2020-04-19 03:55 am UTC (link)
Learning to drive was probably the best thing I ever did.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:01 pm UTC (link)
Yeah, I'm gonna add it to my list of things to do after find a job.

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[info]shadowcat
2020-04-19 08:37 pm UTC (link)
Might help you find a job, but you'd need a car too

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-21 11:13 pm UTC (link)
I hope I can find a job without a car :/

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[info]shadowcat
2020-04-21 11:25 pm UTC (link)
It just makes it harder. But I might know some people, what are your skills/interests?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 08:21 am UTC (link)
I mean I just need a steady paycheck before I start college in the fall, I've waited tables before?

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[info]shadowcat
2020-04-22 09:00 am UTC (link)
Place I work for does intern work. A friend runs a bar, though I think that's changing hands soon. There's an outreach center for at risk youths, keeping them out of juvie, that always needs help.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 04:17 pm UTC (link)
Yeah? How old would I have to be to work at the outreach centre?

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[info]shadowcat
2020-04-22 08:01 pm UTC (link)
Seventeen, eighteen for full time

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[info]true_name
2020-04-19 04:31 am UTC (link)
I wouldn't recommend 80 hours on a bus to anyone. How are your legs?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:02 pm UTC (link)
So sore, omg. The coach is cramped as all hell.

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[info]true_name
2020-04-19 01:14 pm UTC (link)
I recommend elevating those puppies for a little while.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-19 01:22 pm UTC (link)
And an ice-pack, thank god this motel has ice buckets.

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[info]true_name
2020-04-19 03:33 pm UTC (link)
Where did you come from?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-21 11:13 pm UTC (link)
New York, so it was a pretty long trip.

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[info]true_name
2020-04-22 02:11 pm UTC (link)
That is a long way. What brings you here, Christy?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 04:16 pm UTC (link)
School in the fall, hopefully. I took a year out, so I'm starting in September.

It's a nice change of pace out here, I lived about an hour from OC for a few years and had to head back to NYC to go pick up some stuff. But now I'm here for good, or at least for the next four years.

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[info]true_name
2020-04-22 04:39 pm UTC (link)
What are taking?

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-22 04:48 pm UTC (link)
Earth sciences, I just need confirmation of admission, or whatever it's called.

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[info]true_name
2020-04-22 04:55 pm UTC (link)
Oh, well, good luck then, yes. Earth science can be fascinating.

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[info]walkthroughlife
2020-04-19 06:36 pm UTC (link)
I'm new as well!

I didn't travel far, but what a journey for you!

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-21 11:12 pm UTC (link)
Hey, welcome! :) How far did you have to travel?

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[info]walkthroughlife
2020-04-23 01:51 am UTC (link)
Only from La.

Welcome also!

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[info]badmortal
2020-04-20 03:17 am UTC (link)
And I thought I'd been on some long trips. Tell me you at least had a book or something to keep you occupied.

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[info]geokinetical
2020-04-21 11:12 pm UTC (link)
I had my ipod, so like 1000 songs? Needed to charge it twice though, since it's ancient.

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[info]badmortal
2020-04-23 03:51 am UTC (link)
How many times did they have to repeat?

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